What’s Next
Judge Liman now faces the decision of whether to compel Swift’s testimony and potentially extend discovery deadlines to accommodate her schedule. The dispute highlights the complex logistics involved when major celebrities become entangled in high-profile litigation.
The broader case between Lively and Baldoni continues to move through federal court in New York, with both sides represented by teams of elite attorneys. The outcome could have significant implications for how Hollywood handles harassment allegations and the public relations battles that often follow.
For Swift, who has generally avoided being drawn into other celebrities’ legal disputes, the deposition fight represents an unwelcome distraction during what has been one of the most successful periods of her career
The case is Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC et al., case number 1:24-cv-10049, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
